Cassini vs Zanzibar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cassini takes 6 of 7 categories.
CassiniChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
ZanzibarChoose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Cassini6/7
Zanzibar1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cassini
- Community sentiment
- Cassini
- Longevity
- Cassini
- Sillage & projection
- Cassini
- Value for money
- Zanzibar
- Versatility
- Cassini
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cassini
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CassiniOleg CassiniZanzibarMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 254 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 174 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerCassiniRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
254 votes
37%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
174 votes
Category winnerCassiniMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCassini
SillageCassini
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZanzibarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
floral92%
animalic84%
amber77%
musky69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
white floral92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GardeniaOsmanthusIrisCorianderFreesiaOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
TuberoseCarnationChrysanthemumJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose
Base
IncenseCivetOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskVetiver
Top
AldehydesPetitgrainMandarin OrangeFreesiaBasil
Heart
CarnationMarigoldRoseOrange BlossomJasmineCorianderLily
Base
SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter96
Day53
Night100
Spring64
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCassiniMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,847
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews51
Overall rank#11,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerCassiniHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCassini opens with a heavy blast of classic white florals, dominated by tuberose and gardenia, before settling into a warm, spicy base of incense and oakmoss. This is a complex, rich scent that demands cold weather and formal evenings to truly shine. Unlike modern, sugary sweet perfumes, it carries a deep animalic und…
Reviews →Zanzibar by Mahogany is a vintage-style floral fragrance for women that relies heavily on aldehydes and a classic white floral blend. It opens with sharp, green citrus notes before settling into a powdery, carnation-heavy heart on a base of warm sandalwood and vanilla. It is a nostalgic scent best worn in crisp autumn…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cassini or Zanzibar?
Cassini takes 6 of 7 categories. Cassini is rated 4.22/5 from 254 votes; Zanzibar is rated 3.90/5 from 174 votes. Choose Cassini for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zanzibar for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Cassini or Zanzibar?
Cassini lasts longest (Cassini 80/100, Zanzibar 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cassini or Zanzibar?
Cassini projects furthest (Cassini 74/100, Zanzibar 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cassini and Zanzibar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Coriander, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange.
Is Cassini or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cassini is the stronger pick. For winter, Zanzibar is the stronger pick. Cassini suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cassini and Zanzibar?
Cassini has top notes of Gardenia, Osmanthus, Iris and Coriander, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Civet, Oakmoss and Leather. Zanzibar has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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